senate majority leader harry reid and minority leader mitch mcconnell. those talks between house republicans and the white house sputtered over the weekend, and both sides dug in their heels. >> they don't want to negotiate. we've offered, i think, 11 different bills either funding all or part of the government, and they haven't even debated them in the senate, let alone pass 'em. >> we can negotiate and talk all we want to after we reopen the government. as a matter of fact, you know, we can reopen the government and have discussions over anything they want, but we've got to reopen the government and pay america's debts. martha: so we've got complete team coverage from the white house and capitol hill. we begin with ed henry. so, ed, what's the latest from the white house on this on where all of this stands? >> reporter: well, good morning, martha. the shocking development this morning is that there are no developments here at the white house or seemingly on capitol hill. we're only three days away until we reach the debt ceiling where the white house s